Here is the thread to discuss the series AQUARIUS, which we have now seen two episodes of in class. Some of the more pertinent points might include the show's portrayal of its specific historical period and culture, including specific production elements like music, costumes or lighting.
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Aquarius discussion
Here is the thread to discuss the series AQUARIUS, which we have now seen two episodes of in class. Some of the more pertinent points might include the show's portrayal of its specific historical period and culture, including specific production elements like music, costumes or lighting.
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I think Aquarius does a great job portraying the 1960s and how the culture was in Los Angeles at the time. From the old cars to the hippie way people dressed to the rampant drugs to The Monkees (it was cool hearing that since I actually know a lot of their music) playing in the car; the show really brings the viewer back. The tension between white and black people is powerfully shown with Bunchy Carter.
ReplyDeleteEven the way the show is shot makes me think of the 60s. In the two episodes we’ve watched in class so far, there’s usually very little lighting in almost every shot. Natural light is typically the only light we see and the indoor scenes are often quite dark. Every shot seems hazy to me. By doing that, it gives the show an old-fashioned feel, almost as if it was really shot in the 60s.
On a separate note; I think David Duchovny is great in this show. His character has that perfect mix of toughness and a little bit of humor.
I agree with the previous posts. The show does a really good job of not only portraying the 60s, but hippie culture in general. Also not only were there tensions of race and police brutality, but there were tensions from the war in Vietnam, which was a factor in how hippie culture had spread throughout the 60s.
ReplyDeleteI really love the fact that you introduced us to this show because it was very engaging and it also enlightened me on the whole story of Charles Mansen. The way the show depicts the 1960s is on par with reality. It shows the different protests along with the police brutality to everyone - even the undercover cop. My only problem is that I have no way of accessing this show for further binge watching.
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